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1. Hail up


English Translation

hello


Definition

Expression used to greet people.


Example Sentences

Patois: Hail up, wah yuh up to?
English: Hello, what are you up to?



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Other Definitions of "Hail up"

2. Hail up


English Translation

Hi / Hello


Example Sentences

Patois: Hail up ma princess, mi ah gwan easy
English: Hello my princess, I am fine


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by cydon on February 21, 2016


3. Hail up


English Translation

Hi or Hello


Definition

To say hi or hello to someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yuh neva hail up Robert wen yuh pass him?
English: Why didn’t you say hi to Robert when you passed him?


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Blessed , Everyting cook an curry , Likkle more ,



posted by anonymous on November 11, 2013



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